'Not About the Money': Ex-West Ham Midfielder Says Hammers Paid Him Well But He Left to Win Trophies

Former West Ham midfielder Sofiane Feghouli insists he didn't leave London for monetary reasons, but to win silverware.

The attacker moved to Turkish side Galatasaray last summer for a fee of €5.5m after a single season with the Irons and has become an important player under Fatih Terim, the club's new manager, albeit for the fourth time.

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Quizzed on the reason for his leaving West Ham last year, the Algerian claimed that it was because of his aspirations as it relates to competing for titles. He also revealed that he was unhappy at the London Stadium, as a result of the club's status.

“First of all it’s not about money," he said in quotes cited by Sport Witness. "I have already been making good money in England.

📊 Sofiane Feghouli has contributed to 9 goals in total (5 goals, 4 assists) in his 15 appearances for #Galatasaray.

This number already outdoes the stats he had totaled for Valencia and West Ham United in 42 appearances the last two seasons. (4 goals, 4 assists) pic.twitter.com/sEIZxp6Pho